tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363325295373323993.post6880739518604286935..comments2023-03-25T03:51:41.668-05:00Comments on I Think I Can, I Think I Can: Soapbox time.....Nejhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00982042722943000994noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363325295373323993.post-78569940059595718512010-12-20T08:29:35.255-06:002010-12-20T08:29:35.255-06:00@ Fran - I haven't run in a ton of races, as I...@ Fran - I haven't run in a ton of races, as I'm still really new to this running thing. I've never heard anyone say the slow runners shouldn't be there....but I see the looks. I stay to the side, out of the way, look before slowing to a walk to make sure no one is behind me, I make water grabs quick so I'm not in the way.......but still, the looks. It's annoying, but I'm getting used to it. :-)Nejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00982042722943000994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363325295373323993.post-6534204328194964202010-12-18T12:21:16.046-06:002010-12-18T12:21:16.046-06:00I respect everyone who finish a race, no matter wh...I respect everyone who finish a race, no matter what distance because I know from experience how hard training can be. But those who finish a marathon get a little bit more respect from me simply because it's something I will never do and I admire anyone who does. <br /><br />I've once heard someone in a race I participated in complaining about the slow runners and that they shouldn't participate. It made me angry. I'm slow yes but I work my butt of for it while this person might run easily with minimum training.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363325295373323993.post-30610434982119217212010-12-15T08:23:08.367-06:002010-12-15T08:23:08.367-06:00@ Faith Ann - I'm amazed by the performance of...@ Faith Ann - I'm amazed by the performance of "super" athletes. The training they put themselves through...the dedication it takes....it's honorable. They have a dream, a passion...and are doing what they need to do to make it happen. It's wonderful. <br /><br />But we can all participate in the same event, without stepping on each others toes. Can't we??<br /><br />These ads make me feel unwelcome at events. I know that's just the silly and crazy talk of a self-conscious new runner...but it's hard to push it out of my head sometimes.Nejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00982042722943000994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363325295373323993.post-32007831021825754052010-12-15T08:09:38.608-06:002010-12-15T08:09:38.608-06:00@ Brian - I will be the first to say I hope that&#...@ Brian - I will be the first to say I hope that's who the ad is directed at. I really do!! I own some of their gear, and would hope they understand those of us with 11 min mile (and more) paces DO buy their stuff. <br /><br />It would be nice for them to say it though, and not lump the rest of us into it. (I haven't done my first full yet, but with a 2.5 hour half, I can only assume I'll take at least 5 if not much longer to complete it.)Nejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00982042722943000994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363325295373323993.post-90914714721374128262010-12-14T20:32:25.964-06:002010-12-14T20:32:25.964-06:00I detest those ads. Every time I see one, it make...I detest those ads. Every time I see one, it makes me want to avoid their products. Although, I guess they wouldn't be bothered by that because they're not marketing to me... they only want "real" athletes.<br /><br />I worked very hard training for and completing my first marathon. It may have taken me almost 5 hours but it was a major accomplishment for me!Faith Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00677868987951937341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363325295373323993.post-6193336820484118692010-12-14T20:28:15.244-06:002010-12-14T20:28:15.244-06:00I agree that some people crossing the finish line ...I agree that some people crossing the finish line in 7 hours have worked their butts off and really ,really accomplished something big by doing so. I applaud them. <br /><br />I've seen plenty of people, however, who've signed up for a marathon, done minimal training, gotten swept up by the van because they weren't maintaining the minimal pace and then complained that they didn't get a medal. To them, I say - go to the trophy shop and buy yourself a medal. It's typically cheaper than signing up for a marathon.<br /><br />Some people expect to be rewarded simply for showing up. These people, I believe dishonor the distance and those who have truly worked hard to call themselves marathoners. Perhaps the ip ad speaks to these people.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279923861151876044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363325295373323993.post-65408047959108886582010-12-14T14:29:13.916-06:002010-12-14T14:29:13.916-06:00Thanks! I read that ad on the back of a running m...Thanks! I read that ad on the back of a running magazine, while sitting in a hotel in St. Louis...after just running a short little 5K on Thanksgiving. I figured if it still makes me mad, thinking about it now, nearly a month later....then it's time to write about it. <br /><br />Stupid ad (grumble, grumble).<br /><br />:-)Nejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00982042722943000994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363325295373323993.post-49471080484285400812010-12-14T14:12:39.692-06:002010-12-14T14:12:39.692-06:00Well said.Well said.BaldJohnnyRhythmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01300767043720413584noreply@blogger.com